A young South African man has cancelled his wedding to his fiancee after finding a tattoo on her thigh.
According to Twitter user @AdvoBarryRoux who shared the story on the micro-blogging platform, the guy had no problem with the tattoo on his fiancee’s thighs until his family saw it during the lady’s virginity test.
The family believed a man must have had access to the private area of the woman for him to inscribe a tattoo on her thigh that should be covered from public’s sight.
This happened just days before the lovers’ traditional ceremony scheduled to come up this weekend.
The uncle of the man spoke in defence of the family’s decision. He spoke in an indigenous language.
Social media users who have come across this tweet have described the guy’s family as backward – Because according to them, having a tattoo does not necessarily mean one is promiscuous or an immoral person.
Others who are also very high on morality have applauded the gentleman’s family for doing the right thing because in many traditional settings in South Africa, having tattoos mean that the lady is meant for the street.
@AdvoBarry Roux tweeted:
“Lobola negotiation cancelled after they discovered that the bride has a tatto on her thigh. The unfortunate discovered was made during the bride’s virginity testing. The Malume were not happy that their son wanted to marry someone with a tattoo as they don’t know who drew it.”
